March 17, 2015

This manicure is not really my style but I think it's good to try things outside of your comfort zone even if it just lets you know that you really don't like something. I started with the horrid Revlon Fresh Linen and then added a french tip in BB Couture Poison Ivy. I topped the whole thing with Sinful Colors Call You Later. I'm rarely a fan of glitter toppers and Sinful Call You Later is no exception. Overall I think this manicure is not for me even though it is perfect for St Patrick's Day.

January 4, 2015

Sometimes a manicure just won't photograph well! This is the gorgeous OPI Love Angel Music Baby, which is a matte polish, with glossy asymmetrical french tips. It looked spectacular in real life but I could barely get the change in finishes to show up at all in my photos. Oh well. The polish is still pretty!

For any craft beer lovers out there, this is my beloved Prairie Artisan Ales Dino glass in silver & gold.

February 3, 2014

Pretty color combination perfect for winter & Valentine's Day. I started with Zoya Seraphina, then added a V-shaped french tip in Zoya Gie Gie. Finally finished it off with a couple of stripes of Zoya Carly.

December 24, 2013

Sometimes I don't have any clear ideas in my head but still want to do something with my nails. I thought this manicure was kind of blah when I finished it. Then I saw it in the mirror while I was getting ready for bed & changed my mind. I started with Zoya Sunshine & then added a french tip in Zoya Holly topped with Zoya Rina. I love all of the texture & there is just enough holo in Rina's bar glitter to make this one feel like party worthy nails. I wore it with a cute red & grey dress & felt ready for the holidays.

December 21, 2013

This post from Zoya live was the inspiration for these nails, pairing a matte polish with something super shiny. My version with Zoya Dream & Zoya Phoebe turned into one of my favorite manicures of the year. I love this color combination!

Now a brief word about my outfit. I went to a pajama party that night with Chuck Palahniuk, Chelsea Cain, & Monica Drake! It's not easy to figure out what to wear to a public pajama party... My hometown is very lucky to have Booksmart Tulsa bringing incredible author events to town on a regular basis. This one was really over the top. More than 900 people at the downtown library that is closed for renovations. Vandalism allowed! LED beach balls! Spooky stories! Lots of fun! Below is a quick video of the insanity.

October 20, 2013

I've finally started watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Angel. I knew I would love the shows, but I had just never gotten around to them. Here we have some simple nails inspired by the character of Drusilla, just in time for Halloween too. She always wore french manicures with various shade of red for the base color. You can see a version here.
For my Drusilla nails I used Zoya Livingston & topped them off with Zoya Gaia. Not a look I would normally wear, but fun for Halloween!